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  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychosocial Interventions

Background:

  • Persons with dementia and caregivers face significant emotional health challenges.
  • Shared pleasant activities are crucial for well-being in dementia-caregiver dyads.
  • Immersive virtual environment technology (IVET) shows promise for artificial sensory experiences in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a preliminary IVET intervention for psychosocial health in person living with dementia-caregiver dyads.
  • To identify design considerations and user preferences for technology-based dementia interventions.
  • To ensure the safety and usability of emerging IVET for dementia care.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 5 rounds of focus groups with clinicians, caregivers, and persons living with dementia to evaluate safety and usability.
  • Developed a prototype IVET intervention based on focus group feedback.
  • Engaged 9 dyads of caregivers and persons living with dementia in beta testing workshops for refinement.

Main Results:

  • Focus groups highlighted the need for flexible design, consideration of dyad needs, and accommodation of illness/aging challenges.
  • Workshops revealed a need for increased user support through feedback and greater variety in visual/auditory feedback.
  • User feedback guided the refinement of the IVET prototype for enhanced engagement.

Conclusions:

  • A prototype IVET intervention, the Isle of TEND, was developed using a user-centered approach.
  • The prototype incorporates specific design features to enhance safety, usability, and engagement for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Further feasibility testing of the Isle of TEND intervention is recommended.